Archives – Belle of the Barbell

High Protein Pumpkin Ginger Soup Meal Prep

By Dr. Elle, MD / October 19, 2020 October 19, 2020

Fall is in the air and what better to celebrate than a delicious pumpkin soup! I recently tried a delicious …

By Dr. Elle, MD / October 14, 2020 October 14, 2020

Yes, any physical activity is good for any body. And the best sport or physical activity for you is the …

By Dr. Elle, MD / September 2, 2020 September 2, 2020

Think sleep is about little else than simply resetting your brain? Think again. Sleep is a very active recovery process …

By Dr. Elle, MD / August 31, 2020 September 4, 2020

This burger is so delicious and full of flavor. It’s also perfectly chewy – the exact texture you crave in …

By Dr. Elle, MD / August 27, 2020 September 2, 2020

Good sleep is CRUCIAL to building strength and muscle as well as staying fit and healthy. I’ve spent a ton …

By Dr. Elle, MD / August 19, 2020 August 24, 2020

Guest Post by Chris Colon Introduction My name is Chris Colon and I teach physical education at Milliken Middle School …

By Dr. Elle, MD / July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020

Introduction BCAAs are heavily marketed as a worthy supplement to your active lifestyle but do they really offer any gains? …

By Dr. Elle, MD / June 6, 2020 June 6, 2020

Introduction Hurting your back while lifting weights can be alarming but for good reason. There are many injuries that are …

By Dr. Elle, MD / May 20, 2020 May 23, 2020

What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Patellefemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is pain underneath your knee-cap (or patella) that tends to come …

By Dr. Elle, MD / May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020

Introduction In this post recently, I looked at the research surrounding the practice of “glute activation” prior to weight training …